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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Night: 2 of 321
Final VigilWith a final sigh evening fadesDarkness covers the colors of the in betweenTo the stars alright in the skyTo fill the gap left by the abscessIn turn, the moon makes its slow riseGiving each night a warming chillEach heavenly body winksTo remind of the vigil they keepI know the morning will comeBut I wait so long, s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Freedom: 29 of 283
True Rebellion Is life (To the Young)Once, tall and straight was the mighty spireAlthough lanky, much revered, put up highUpon the mighty pedestal towering above allNot one dared overturn the might of this steepleCenturies pass, the stronghold begins to witherThe children have been forced into these waysEach day simply anothe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Need: 9 of 82
I Need YouCan you make me whole?Will you lift me up?I thought I stood aloneBut you came runningYou always come runningYou never let me downWhy do I always doubt?I always question youBut you never let me goYou hold my hand through it allEven the darkest momentsI behold your shining eyesLooking steadily into mineShow me your lo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Politics: 18 of 159
Rules Wasting UsI've spent my whole life so farWorking towards having knowledgeIn a place where they don't teach wisdomTheir rules don't better meOr anyone else in this buildingLaws that make no senseEstablished to create orderSomething nonexistentWe go downhillAs more rules are piled on usYet no real changes are madeNo refor... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Parents: 8 of 69
War of my WorldAll the timeThe same soundsThey came through the doorThe same soundsThe old muffledYelling, swearing, and cryingEvery single nightThe war rages onI sat listeningAnd wonderWhen will this horrible war end?It makes me sickI want to turn awayAnd get awayFrom the soundBut I'm afraid thatIf I doSomeone will get hurtI... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse & Addiction (Other) What is marijuana: 1 of 7
Understanding the complexity of MarijuanaMarijuana is a common street drug that has begun to gain popularity among wealthier individuals as well with new "businesses" arising to deliver "weed" straight to the doorsteps of the higher paying customers. It's proper name is Cannabis sativa (or indica or ruderalis depending on the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 32 of 214
Iraq is not OUR country. Iraq should be left alone whether or not they are ready to defend themselves because there are more important issues to be dealt with back home. The troops belong at home and they want to be at home. One man I talked with had not been able to attend a super bowl in FIVE YEARS because he had only spent... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turmoil: 6 of 33
I Lie AwakeI lie awake in my tormentEntertaining dangerous thoughtIn many pieces my heart is rentBy my mind am I caughtThe knife is thrust in each frameQuickly, smoothly, easily into my gutMy wrists do I think to maimWith one simple, wrathful cutBut with only one wordMy hands are both held stillTo my flesh comes no swordI am ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions: 67 of 294
UntitledComfort in a red bandanna and a knifeA combo fit for survivalScrawled on paperMy message to the worldNot my last cryNo scream tonightTears won't fall from these eyesAt least not this nightI'll see the sunriseRed on the horizonThe color I've made the nightMy only comfort this time aroundTomorrow will be differentBut on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Medication: 5 of 21
Magic ElixirThere is one magic elixirI know the recipeTo give one peaceLet him be free finallyI can answer the riddleAnd solve the secretTo taming the beastAnd calming the raging watersIt's no easy wayYet the answer itselfWill leave you in wonderOne shot, one sliceA single dose of this elixirIt's a promise, a guaranteeThat it... More..